River season is here. The boats are getting rigged, the group chat is alive, and your shoulder still clicks when you paddle on the left. We treat our gear better than we treat ourselves. Here's your pre-season body audit — do it now, while you still have time to fix something.

Low snowpack, high gas prices, and unpredictable flows — here's how river guides and seasonal workers are getting ahead of the 2026 season with certifications, side income, life audits, and smarter planning.